6-8 Skills

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6-8 Information Literacy Skills

B
 D
 S
 Content Standards -
By the end of Eighth Grade students will be able to:
 Standards
(Information Power)
 Standards
(ISTE NETS)
 Standards
(Digital Citizenship)
 Resources


S
 8.4a - Utilize the right click function and/or keyboard shortcuts
 1
 6
 3
 Keyboard


S
 8.8 - Use software to create individual work
 3,4,5,6
 1,3,6
 3
 Inspiration, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

D
8.10 - Understand the potential dangers when using the internet, email, and social networking sites
 7,8
 2,4,5
 1,9
 Netsmartz, I-SAFE

D
8.10a - Understand proper on-line communication
(protecting personal information, netiquette)
 7,8,9
 2,4,5
 1,2,7,8,9
 Netsmartz, I-SAFE


S
 8.12a - Locate books using the Mandarin OPAC
 1
 N/A
 N/A
 Mandarin OPAC

D
8.17 - Understand the research process from beginning to end (Big Six - information-seeking strategies, notetaking, drafting, revising)
 1-9
 3,4
 N/A
 Classroom Teacher, Library Media Specialist
B

8.17a - Use software and/or online resources for revising work during the writing process
 1,2,3,6
 1,3,4,6
 3,4
 Microsoft Word, Writing Reviser

D
8.18 - Cite sources for information and/or pictures
 1,2,3,7,8
 4,5
 3,6,7
 Internet address, books,...
Easy Bib, Citation MachineCitation Center, OPENC Elementary

D
8.18a - Define and recognize examples of plagarism
 8
 3,5
 6,7
 Internet, books

D
8.19 - Conduct searches to find information
 1,2,4
 1,3,6
 3
 Search engines, subscription databases

D
8.19a - Evaluate resources found in a search for validity, currency, accuracy, authority, bias
 2,6
 3,4
 3,9
 Search engines, subscription databases


S
 8.19b - Identify domain names for web sites (.com, .edu, .gov, .org, .net) and what they represent
 2,6
 3,4
 3,5,9
 Internet Browser, Search Engines


S
 8.19c - Use search stategies when conducting an on-line search
(Boolean operators, "", minus sign, keywords)
 1,3,6
 3,4,6
 3
 Search Engines, subscription databases


S
 8.20 - Use applications to organize information
(graphic organizers, charts, graphs)
 3,5,6
 3,4,6
 3
 Microsoft Office, PowerPoint

D
8.21 - Use an internet browser and identify its parts
(url, address bar, task bar, maximize/minimize)
 1
 6
 3,4
 Internet Browser

D
8.22 - Use software or web-based application to create multimedia projects
 3,4,5,8,9
 1-6
 1,3,4,9
 Movie Maker, Kerpoof, PowerPoint
B

8.23 - Use online collaboration tools for class assignments and participation (teacher-created)
 1,2,3,6,7,8,9
 1-6
 1,2,4,6,7,8,9
 Schoolwires blogs and surveys


S
 8.24 - Use software or web-based applications to create simulations
 2,3,4,8,9
 1-6
 1-4,6
 Google Sketchup, SIM City (Environments, Communities, etc.)
B

8.25a - Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information
 3,6,7,9
 2,6
 1-4
 Virtual Field Trips
B

8.25b - Practice proper ettiquette when participating in virtual field trips or other authentic audience learning experiences
 8,9
 5
 1-4,7
 Virtual Field Trips

D
8.26 - Utilize troublshooting strategies for computer hardware (e.g. check mouse, keyboard, and other peripheral connections; check caps lock and power buttons)
 1
 6
 3
 Computers








B = Beginning
D = Developing
S = Secure